Mets right-hander Carlos Torres has cleared outright waivers and has elected free agency, the team announced Monday. The Mets designated Torres for assignment last week to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for lefty Antonio Bastardo. Torres had been a workhorse for the Mets out of the bullpen over the last three seasons, but he struggled in 2015. Torres' ERA spiked to 4.68 last season, up from 3.06 in 2014. - See more at http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2016/02/mets_carlos_torres_clears_waivers_elects_free_agen.html